Sis, Please!

Sis, Please!

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  • Season Finale Sis, Let Me Ask You Something!

    Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 for Sis, Please! If you haven't listened to all the episodes, make sure to check them out. And if you've been a loyal listener throughout the season, go back and listen again. There are sure to be some gems you missed.

    In this season finale episode, we interview each other. We ask each other questions like whether you'd choose Big D*ck Energy over financial security and what conversation we'd love to have with our future self. Plus, we share our most embarrassing moments (hint: they involve a wig and marijuana edibles).

    To learn the answers, join us as we discuss:

    • Market Adjustments

    • Refinancing

    • Hungover

    • Celebrations

    • Edibles

    • Building Generational Wealth

    • BDE

    • Micro P*nis

    • Edu-Take YouTube Channel

    • Abbott Elementary

    • Wig incidents

    • The Leadership Compass

    • Nelson Mandela

    Honorable Mentions

    How Long Do Edibles Take to Kick In?

    How To Continue A Legacy With An Inheritance

    'Would you date a bus driver?' debate roils social media, and Eboni K. Williams fires back

    Funniest/most embarrassing wig stories

    Sisters Born Decades Apart On How The Age Gap Affects Their Relationship

    The Leadership Compass Self-Assessment

    Question of the Episode: What questions would you ask Satta and Jaretta? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

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    Twitter

    Tik Tok

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    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    50 min
  • Do You Gotta Have Faith?

    Miss Manners says to never talk about Money, Politics or Religion. Well, Miss Manners needs to cover her ears because Satta and Jaretta are taking a deep dive into the topic of religion. As Jaretta shares her Pentecostal beliefs, Satta shares why she has found solace as a "None." With Black Americans moving away from faith, join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss:

    • Pentecostal Faith

    • Baptism

    • Colonizers

    • Slavery

    • NONES

    • Morality

    • The Bible

    • Creation

    • The Big Bang

    • Christianity

    • Pro Life

    • The Great Commission

    • Missionaries

    • Jenifer Lewis

    • Black Jesus

    Honorable Mentions

    Pentecostal Christians: What Do They Believe?

    African Christianity Thrived, Long Before White Men Arrived

    The Slave Trade

    Black Americans See the Biggest Shift Away from Faith

    World Religions Map

    Faith & Science: Can the Big Bang Prove God Exists?

    Christianity

    Precious Memories of Missionaries of Color

    Question of the Episode: Do you find yourself leaning more towards a religion or spirituality? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    44 min
  • Thou Shall Learn From My 20s

    Academy-Award winning actress Regina King had this to say about her 20s: "I feel like I'm so much more interesting now, as a soon-to-be-50-year-old woman, than I was at 25. I can bring so much more to the table. You may not have the stamina that you had at 25, but what you know now? So much better."

    King is right. In your 20s, you're just beginning to figure things out. This decade of life is about making stupid mistakes β€” but not to the point where you never recover from them. In your 30s, you often get to know yourself more and life gets better. If, like King suggests, life is more interesting after your 20s, then maybe we all get more interesting as we age.

    In this episode, Satta, 38, and Jaretta, 31, recap the foolishness of their 20s and the commandments they want to live by in their 30s (and beyond). They also discuss:

    • 1 Corinthians 13:11
    • People Pleasing
    • Infidelity
    • Long Distance Relationships
    • The Great Recession
    • Age Gaps
    • Authenticity
    • Friendships
    • Accountability
    • Fiscally stable
    • Meditation
    • Healthy Eating

    Honorable Mentions

    How Breaking Your People-Pleasing Habit Can Improve Your Sex and Dating Life

    The Best Life Lessons You Learn in Your 20s, According to a Therapist

    Age Gaps in Relationships: Do They Matter?

    Michelle Singletary's money milestones for every age

    The 30s: Keeping Your Health In the Balance

    Question of the Episode: What life lessons did you learn in your 20s? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    28 min
  • We Black Y'all! Bridging the Gap Between Africans and Black Americans

    Black people are not a monolith. From Black Americans who were born in the States to Africans who came to the U.S. a few years ago, the Diaspora is incredibly diverse. Unfortunately, sometimes our differences create social distance between us, even though we share a fundamental thing in common: we're all Black.

    Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss:

    • The history of Liberia
    • First Generation
    • Cape Verdeans
    • Jollof Rice
    • Fufu
    • Cultural Vernacular
    • African American Vernacular English
    • N-word
    • Liberian Tribes
    • Us vs Them
    • Beauty Standards
    • Dating
    • Manjah Media Tik Tok

    Honorable Mentions

    Liberia: Background and U.S. Relations

    Embracing The African In African-American

    Being Black In America And Being African Aren't Mutually Exclusive

    Finding Your Roots

    I Love Cooking Liberian Food

    Vernacular Liberian English

    How Eurocentric Beauty Standards Harm Black Women

    Which Country Makes the Best African Rice

    Question of the Episode: Are you open to the opportunity to hear all types of Black experiences? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    41 min
  • Is Black Excellence Exhausting Black People

    When you think of the term Black Excellence, what comes to mind? Prestige. Class. The Best of the Best. These are the words that are usually assigned to people who exude Black Excellence. People like the Obamas, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Oprah. But what if Black Excellence is something to strive for AND harmful to the community? The increased pressure of having to be the best can be exhausting. What happens when systematic racism has us believing the only way to be "good enough" when your Black, is to be excellent?

    Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss:

    The Obamas

    The Huxtables

    Celebrating Black People

    Legacy

    The Talented Tenth

    Unrealistic Expectations

    Ubuntu

    Systemic Racism

    Respectability Politics

    Black Athletes

    Individualism

    The Collective

    Honorable Mentions

    Obama's Portraits Highlight Black Excellence and the Black Plight

    Black Excellence

    Our Obsession with Black Excellence is Harming Black People

    Ubuntu: I Am Because You Are

    Three Soccer Places are Facing Racist Abuse

    Jaylen Brown calls out racist, toxic Celtics fans

    The Sports World Has Ignored The Mental Health of Black Female Athletes

    Question of the Episode: How do you achieve "Black Excellence" in your daily life? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

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    https://twitter.com/_sispleasepod

    https://www.tiktok.com/@sispleasepod

    https://www.youtube.com/@sispleasepod

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup, LLC production.

    29 min
  • Living a Soft Life in a Hard World

    Say goodbye to the narrative of the "Strong Black Woman." Black women working numerous jobs while being emotional caregivers and keeping up with our family duties has exhausted us. The indoctrination of "I'll sleep when I die" is as old as pensions and CDs. Now, after seeing generations of Black women work themselves into exhaustion and mental health crisis and after experiencing the Covid shut-down, millennials are deciding the hard lifestyle is not for them. They are striving for that soft life. A life that puts relaxation and mental wellbeing first.

    Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss:

    • What does the "soft life" mean?
    • Boundaries
    • Burnout
    • Girl Boss
    • Quiet Quitting
    • Gently Employed
    • Toxic Productivity
    • Over-Achievement Mindset
    • Black Girl Luxury
    • Therapy
    • Vacations
    • Physical Activity
    • Wellness

    Honorable Mentions

    People Are Opting for a 'Soft Life'–Will It Really Transform Your Wellbeing?

    Millennials want to live a 'soft life,' and it's changing how they work

    Living The #SoftLife: Here's Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful "Strong Black Woman" Trope

    Andscape

    What Is Quiet Quittingβ€”and Is It a Real Trend?

    Why Taking Vacation Time Could Save Your Life

    Diet, Exercise, and Sleep Are Pillars of Mental Health, Study Finds

    Question of the Episode: Are you about that soft life? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

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    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    29 min
  • Black People Need Therapy - Literally with Margaret McComiskey

    Henrietta Lacks. The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Microaggressions and racial trauma. These are just some of the reasons Black people have a distrust of the medical and mental health profession. About 25% of Black people seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. Despite lower rates of major depressive episodes than the U.S. population overall, mental health disorders have increased in Black youth and adults over the last decade. Rates also surged during the pandemic. The bottom line? We're in desperate need of therapy but are very reluctant to receive treatment.

    In this episode, Satta and Jaretta speak with Margaret (Frempong) McComiskey, MSW, LICSW, a licensed therapist and clinical social worker who believes therapy is for everyone, especially Black folks. Gaining the capacity to face complicated, and oftentimes, frightening emotions is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself and the ones you love, McComiskey says.

    Join Satta, Jaretta, and Margaret as they discuss:

    • Psychotherapy
    • Social Work
    • Talk Therapy
    • Compassionate
    • Black Church
    • Cursed
    • Generational Trauma
    • Black Men
    • Cultural Competency
    • Finding a Therapist
    • Affordable Therapy
    • Adjustment disorders
    • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

    Honorable Mentions

    Black Mental Health: What You Need To Know

    Black and African American Communities and Mental Health

    Social Work History

    10 Sure Signs You Need To See A Therapist (And How To Find The Right One)

    Why Black Churches Need to Do Better with Mental Health Issues

    Notions of Spirits as Agents of Mental Illness among the Akan of Ghana: A Cultural-psychological Exploration

    RAPPERS DEFEND MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JONATHAN MAJORS AFTER CAM'RON DISSES 'CREED III' OVER CAST PHOTO

    Why Cultural Competence is Important

    Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation

    Question of the Episode: Has therapy worked for you? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

    Learn more about United Paths here:

    Website: www.younitedpats.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedpaths/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-paths-llc/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedpaths

    Follow Margaret McComiskey:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mm.therapy/?hl=en

    Psychology Today

    Zencare

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    38 min
  • Protect Black Women, or Nah?

    From LSU's Angel Reese catching flack for her "you can't see me" gesture during the national championship game to the backlash Megan Thee Stallion received during the Tory Lanez shooting case, there are so many examples of the ways Black women are misunderstood and disrespected.

    Time and time again, history shows Black women we are not worth protecting. And that our physical and psychological safety are often at risk. From the staggering statistic that 40 percent of all missing persons cases are people of color but significantly underrepresented in news coverage to the lack of justice given to Black women who are domestic violence and sexual assault victims, we are always seen as the problem.

    Although this episode was taped prior to LSU Tigers winning the national championship, this conversation is absolutely relevant to that situation. As the saying goes, "Same πŸ’©, different day"!

    Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss:

    • Misogynoir
    • Malcolm X
    • Megan Thee Stallion
    • Domestic Violence
    • Chris Brown
    • The Jezebel Stereotype
    • The Mammy Caricature
    • The Sapphire Caricature
    • Psychological Safety
    • Emmett Till
    • Community
    • Manosphere
    • Me Too Movement
    • Trauma
    • Maternal Mortality

    Honorable Mentions

    Missing White Woman Syndrome: An Empirical Analysis of Race and Gender Disparities in Online News Coverage of Missing Persons

    A jury believed Megan Thee Stallion. It's shameful so many social media influencers didn't

    Violence Against Black Women – Many Types, Far-reaching Effects

    Study Finds Black Women Murdered by Men Are Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know, Most Commonly with a Gun

    INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

    Question of the Episode: Who do you feel protects you as a Black woman? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

    πŸ’›πŸ‘©πŸΎπŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦°πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±πŸ‘±πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ΈπŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«πŸ§•πŸΎπŸ’›

    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

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    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    34 min
  • Why Is College So Damn Expensive?

    The "Magic Carpet to the Middle Class." That was the slogan for the GI Bill, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law in 1944. The bill gave World War II veterans money to fund a college education β€” introducing and cementing the idea that a college education leads to financial success. But as colleges become more expensive, the average college graduate is leaving not only with a degree, but with thousands of dollars in debt.

    As Satta and Jaretta discuss their experiences attending postsecondary schools and their financial obligations to attend those schools, they also explore the government's decision to forgive student loans. And yes, the sisters have very different opinions on the matter.

    After all is said and done, they explore the question: "Were our student loans even worth it"? Join them as they discuss:

    • Student Loans
    • Student Loan Debt
    • Education Policy
    • Journalism
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Graduate's Degree
    • Student Loan Debt Relief
    • Stimulus
    • PPP Loans
    • Community College
    • Trade Schools

    Honorable Mentions

    The Middle Class Rose, as Did Expectations

    Average Student Loan Debt

    College Visions

    Americorps

    The College Payoff

    FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most

    The Case Against Student Loan Forgiveness

    Question of the Episode: Were your student loans worth it to you? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

    πŸ’›πŸ‘©πŸΎπŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦°πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±πŸ‘±πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ΈπŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«πŸ§•πŸΎπŸ’›

    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

    πŸ’›πŸ‘©πŸΎπŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦°πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±πŸ‘±πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ΈπŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«πŸ§•πŸΎπŸ’›

    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

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    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    40 min
  • Body Image: Into the Thick of It

    There's often this preconceived notion that aging gracefully is built into Black women's genetic code. We've all heard the age-old adage, "Black Don't Crack." But the truth is, it does if you don't take care of it.

    As Satta and Jaretta navigate their 30s, they've started to ask themselves how far they're willing to go to maintain (or change) what they have. Plastic surgery is becoming normalized, and in the era of BBLs, what's wrong with a little nip-tuck?

    In this episode, the sisters explore what it means to age with grace, dealing with body-shaming aunties, potentially going under the knife, and society's ever-changing definition of beauty, as well as:

    • Aging
    • Weight Maintenance
    • Nutrition
    • Working Out
    • Denise Austin
    • Body Image
    • Peloton
    • Cesarean
    • Mindful Eating
    • Heart Disease
    • A Conversation with Nicki Minaj
    • Lizzo
    • Body Positivity
    • Botox
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Lorry Hill

    Honorable Mentions

    K. Michelle

    Cardi B Warned Women About Butt Injections

    Buzz Feed News

    Is Diet or Exercise More Important for Your Health?

    Mindful Eating: The Art of Presence While You Eat

    Obesity and Heart Disease Risk in Black People

    Question of the Episode: If you had the means, would you consider surgery to have the body image you envision? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

    πŸ’›πŸ‘©πŸΎπŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦°πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±πŸ‘±πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ΈπŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«πŸ§•πŸΎπŸ’›

    This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

    πŸ’›πŸ‘©πŸΎπŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦°πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±πŸ‘±πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ΈπŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«πŸ§•πŸΎπŸ’›

    Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms:

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at [email protected] and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode.

    If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable.

    Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

    This is a Crackers In Soup production.

    35 min

About Sis, Please!

From the publisher's feed

Satta and Jaretta are two black millennial women who discuss topics like navigating dating, marriage, motherhood and busy careers. What makes them unique? Their different perspectives on life, love (and everything in between) based on their nearly 10-year age difference. And one other thing: they used to share a bunk bed growing up. Yes, these Queens aren't just sister friends. They are truly sisters.